Aerospace Assembler I

Phoenix Defense, LLC.; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid PTO

Job summary

PLI Manufacturing, a company of Phoenix Defense, seeks an Aerospace Assembler I to perform wire harness assembly and fabrication, ensuring compliance with customer and industry standards. You'll work with procurement and suppliers to align with schedules and production goals on a Monday-Thursday shift, starting August 24, 2026.

The role requires basic measurement tool experience, blueprint literacy, and willingness to obtain IPC-620 and J-STD certifications.

Qualifications

• Ability to use and read measuring equipment (scales, calipers, micrometers, crimpers)
• Read and follow blueprints and electrical wiring schematics
• Learn internal IPC-620 and J-STD certifications
• Strong attention to detail and organization

Responsibilities

• Assemble and fabricate wire harnesses
• Adhere to standards and requirements of PLI Manufacturing, customers, and industry
• Communicate with Procurement and suppliers as needed
• Meet production schedules and time goals
• Maintain 6S-compliant work area
• Identify process improvements
• Learn to use PLEX system relevant to production

Skills

Measuring tools handling

Blueprint reading

IPC-620 knowledge

J-STD certification

Teamwork

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

At PLI Manufacturing, a company of Phoenix Defense, our team members have incredible opportunities to support fabrication work of critical aerospace/space products for prime initiatives and projects in the aerospace and defense industries. We look for people who are team players, collaborative and bring bold new ideas. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our customers while offering the opportunity for career growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.

AEROSPACE ASSEMBLER I

Start Date: August 24, 2026

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 5:00am - 3:30pm

Pay: $18/hr

What You Will Do

As the AEROSPACE ASSEMBLER I, responsibilities will include but may not be limited to:

• Assembly and fabrication of wire harnesses.
• Understand PLI Manufacturing, Customer, and Industry standards and requirements.
• Communicate clearly with the Procurement department and suppliers as needed.
• Work to meet customer and internal production schedules.
• Maintain a high level of integrity dealing with all departments within the organization.
• Identify process improvements.
• Maintain work area to appropriate standards, based on 6S methodologies.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures described in the Employment Handbook.
• Drive to meet or exceed time goals for each job performed.
• Learn to utilize PLEX operating system as related to Production and job function.

About You

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to use and read measuring equipment, such as scales, calipers, micrometers, crimpers, and other hand tools.
• Ability to learn how to read, understand, and execute both written and verbal instructions such as blueprints and electrical wiring schematics.
• Ability to learn, comprehend, and obtain the internal IPC-620 and J-STD certification.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, time management, and follow-up skills.
• Basic Computer Experience, (Microsoft Office-Excel, Word).
• Effective communication skills, motivated, self-starter, punctual.
• Ability to work individually and in a team environment.

Benefits

• Starting pay: $18 per hour, eligible for increase upon successful completion of training
• 401K
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Accrued PTO and 10 paid holidays
• Tuition assistance for professional growth
• Perks at Work discount program